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Engaging Students in Online Classes: Tips from a “Prof in a Box”

By: Jeffrey S. Nevid, Ph.D. Cengage Author and Professor of Psychology, St. John’s University Like many college instructors, I didn’t willingly embrace the abrupt shift to remote instruction in the...

Back to School Better Virtual Conference

Takeaways from the Back to School Better Virtual Conference

Author: Audrey Wick, a full-time English professor at Blinn College in central Texas. We may be socially distant, but we’re not socially isolated. The 2020 Back to School Better virtual conference...

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Five Best Grammar Websites for Your College Students

Guest Contributors: Lawrence Barkley and Christine Sandoval, authors of Grammar and Usage, Naturally, 1st Edition No matter how well written a grammar textbook, no matter how well explained or illustrated a grammatical...

Highlights from the Back to School Better Conference

Highlights from the Back to School Better Conference

Author: Audrey Wick, a full-time English professor at Blinn College in central Texas To help instructors at all levels prepare for their first fall semester during a pandemic, Cengage hosted the 2020...

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Cengage Unlimited Explorations: Writing Skills

This Cengage Unlimited Exploration was created by Sandy Keeter—professor in the Information Technology Department at Seminole State College in Florida. Writing is an important skill for any college student, no...

Embarrassing Usage Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Embarrassing Usage Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)

Reading Time: < 1 minute Improving Writing Skills Sometimes, even the most intelligent people make mistakes when using common phrases, leading to some embarrassing moments. Can you identify what’s wrong with the phrases below? Check...

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Teaching Academic Integrity & Plagiarism Across Disciplines

Academic Integrity Teaching students the value of academic integrity and the dangers of plagiarism should be part of any college discipline. Learning the importance of original work, intellectual property, and appropriate...